Game Fair Sponsors 2008

Here’s a list of all our lovely sponsors from the 2008 CLA Game Fair at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire:

• Sloe Motion – producers of delicious handmade sloe gin, vodka, whisky, chocolate truffles and chutney, all made from hand-picked hedgerow fruit.  Thanks to Jonathan for providing us with lots of yummy sloe gin to make cocktails for Straw Bale Speed Dating and Muddy AfFair guests!  www.sloemotion.com

• John Gerrard Wines – suppliers of Houghton Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay and many other wines from Western Australia.  Thanks for the sparkling wine for the Muddy AfFair cocktails! www.johngerardwines.co.uk

• Belvoir Fruit Farms – delicious, natural fruit cordials and sparkling drinks.  Thanks for the delicious Elderflower Cordial and the Passionfruit & Mango Cordial that quenched the thirst of many of our Straw Bale Speed Dating and Muddy AfFair guests in the incredible heat.  www.belvoirfruitfarms.co.uk

• Tyrrells Potato Chips – delicious potato chips produced on the Tyrrells farm from their own grown potatoes.  Thanks for feeding our Straw Bale Speed Dating and Muddy AfFair guests. www.tyrrellspotatochips.co.uk

Thanks also to the following people who all donated prizes for our Muddy AfFair:

• Bredon Hill Shooting Supplies – offering a full range of shotguns, rifles, and air rifles, cartridges, and ammunition alongside shooting clothing, footwear and accessories.

• Bryn Parry – countryside illustrator and founder of Help for Heroes.

• Chapel Kitchens & Furniture – fitted and bespoke kitchen designers based in Yorkshire.

• Country Life Magazine –  weekly magazine for those who are passionate about the British countryside, fine art, gardening and property.

• Countryman’s Weekly Magazine – countrysports publication available throughout the UK.

• Countryside Alliance – working for everyone who loves the countryside and the rural way of life.

• Farrington Oils – producers of Mellow Yellow cold pressed rapeseed oil and tasty salad dressings.

• Gilsan Sports – one of the North’s leading retailers in guns and fishing equipment.

• Jake Eastham – nature and field sports photographer.

• Jelly Belly – the original American Gourmet Jelly Belly jelly beans.

• Purdey – designers and builders of English-style shotguns and sporting firearms.

• Shooting Gazette Magazine – monthly magazine devoted to game and rough shooting.

• Splash Clothing – slogan shirts and water-repellent cotton stretchjods, jeans, & polo whites.

• Sportfish – fly-fishing tackle and equipment.

• Sporting Saint – manufacturers and suppliers of gundog training equipment.

• The Present Finder – unusual and upmarket presents.